<p>The Charlotte Hornets will be in Los Angeles to take on the Lakers in a non-conference matchup. The Hornets are currently on a three-game losing streak and have a record of 13-39. The Lakers are favored by 12.5 points and have a record of 32-20.</p>

<p>Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 ET and the game will be televised on SN-LA. The over/under line is set at 226 points.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, February 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-106 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have LeBron James finishing with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Charlotte Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>The Hornets fell to 13-39 on the season after a 102-86 road loss to the Magic on Wednesday. Charlotte entered the game as +12.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 188 points fell short of the 202.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Orlando's 11-0 run early in the game put Charlotte in a hole, but the Hornets responded by outscoring the Magic 26-16 in the 2nd quarter. However, a 33-19 3rd quarter for Orlando put the game out of reach, and Charlotte couldn't mount a comeback in the 4th.</p><p>The Hornets struggled offensively in their 102-86 loss to the Magic, shooting just 39.5% from the field and hitting only 8 three-pointers at a 30.8% clip. Miles Bridges led the team with 19 points, despite shooting 26.1% and making just 2 threes at 25% efficiency.</p> <p>Damion Baugh and Josh Green each added 16 points, with Baugh shooting 62.5% and Green hitting 58.3% from the field. Baugh also scored 9 of his points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Hornets had a strong 2nd quarter, allowing just 16 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, giving up 33 points in their 102-86 loss to the Magic. Overall, they held Orlando to 41% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Magic hit 14 threes at a 32% clip. Charlotte sent Orlando to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Hornets finished with 37 defensive rebounds, allowing 13 offensive boards, while also recording 4 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Lakers Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>The Lakers dropped to 32-20 on the season after a 131-119 road loss to the Jazz on Wednesday. Los Angeles, who were favored by 9 points, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 250 points exceeded the O/U line of 236.5 by 13.5 points.</p> <p>Utah took control with an 11-0 run, stretching their lead from 75-69 to 86-69. The Jazz outscored the Lakers 40-30 in the 3rd quarter, and despite a 33-27 4th quarter in favor of the Lakers, the damage was done.</p><p>Rui Hachimura led the Lakers with 19 points in their 131-119 loss to the Jazz, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip. LeBron James added 18 points, connecting on 4 threes at 50%, while Luka Dončić contributed 16 points, making 3 threes despite shooting 37.5% from deep.</p> <p>The Lakers made 20 threes as a team, shooting 40% from beyond the arc, though their overall field goal percentage was just 44.6%. Austin Reaves scored 10 of his 15 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Lakers struggled defensively on Wednesday, giving up 131 points to the Jazz, who shot 52% from the field. Los Angeles allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter, 31 in the 2nd, and a game-high 40 in the 3rd before tightening up in the 4th, where they gave up 27 points.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lakers allowed the Jazz to hit 15 threes at a 36% clip. Utah also went to the line 33 times, making 26 free throws. Los Angeles gave up 11 offensive rebounds while recording 5 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

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